Scholarships

Each year, AAUW Fort Atkinson raises funds for both national and local scholarships.  Our primary fund raiser is our annual used book sale.  In addition, we have earnings from investments managed through the Fort Atkinson Community Foundation available to be awarded each year.

Fort Atkinson Scholarships

Jefferson Scholarships

2025-26 AAUW Scholarships Totaling $29,000 Presented to Fourteen Local Women

The Fort Atkinson branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) has presented fourteen scholarships to area women for the 2025-26 school year. The Fort Atkinson Community Foundation administers these funds which are supported by individual donations and our local AAUW’s annual Used Book Sale is slated to take place on September 5 and 6 at the Fort Atkinson Municipal Building. The Fort Foundation manages the Jane Shaw Knox Undergraduate and Graduate scholarships along with the Second Chance Scholarship. Scholarships awarded since 1984 have totaled over $400,000.

Below is a list of the various scholarships awarded by AAUW Fort Atkinson: